PADRES NOTES: Cabrera, Perdomo recalled in latest roster shuffle

SAN DIEGO ---- The Padres were expected to make one move to
replace Jerry Hairston Jr. on Saturday. But with the bullpen in
need of a fresh arm, they made two.

Reliever Luis Perdomo was recalled from Triple-A Portland to
provide an extra body in the bullpen, while shortstop Everth
Cabrera was also promoted to take the place of Hairston Jr., who
was placed on the disabled list with a right elbow strain.
Outfielder Luis Durango was also optioned to Portland.

With Tim Stauffer having thrown 66 pitches on Thursday, the
Padres lacked a long reliever. Combined with the fact that everyone
in the bullpen pitched in Friday night's 12-inning game, manager
Bud Black wanted to make sure he had enough arms available in case
Jon Garland was forced out of Saturday's game early.

"We wanted to make sure we had some coverage, as far as a long
man," Black said.

Black said he believes Stauffer will be ready to pitch again on
Sunday.

Stairs enjoys showdown

Matt Stairs said whenever he steps to the plate against an old
friend he tips his cap. The veteran pinch-hitter faced one of his
best friends on Friday night when he batted against Philadelphia
Phillies closer Brad Lidge in the ninth inning. Stairs ---- who
singled ---- said it was strange going against his former
teammates, with whom he won two National League pennants and a
World Series ring. But it was especially odd to face Lidge.

"They're such close friends, especially with Brad ---- talking
to him a lot last year about his pitching and what I saw different
in his windup," Stairs said. "But I've always enjoyed playing
against these guys."

Stairs was somewhat of a Phillies legend. He had seven pinch-hit
homers in two seasons with the Phillies, including a monster blast
off Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton in the 2008
National League Championship Series.

"They know what kind of pinch-hitter I am," Stairs said. "But
also, they could look at my .200 average and say, 'Oh, don't worry
about him.' "

What's next for Young?

Chris Young threw 35-40 pitches in a bullpen session, according
to pitching coach Darren Balsley.

Black had earlier hinted that Young could head out on a rehab
assignment on Tuesday, but he also said that no decision had been
made. Balsley said Young is getting sharper and his shoulder
continues to show no signs of pain. But Balsley also said Young is
about on par with where he'd be one or two outings into spring
training ---- aside from conditioning.

RHP Jon Garland went 4-2 with a 2.39 ERA in six August starts.
Opponents batted just .186 against Garland. … The Padres have only
lost three straight games one other time this season, against the
Los Angeles Dodgers (May 14-16). … Saturday was Everth Cabrera
bobblehead day. … SS Miguel Tejada went 1-for-4 and has hit safely
in 10 of 13 games. … 1B Adrian Gonzalez went 1-for-4 and has hit
safely in 14 of 17 games.